jimmy two times Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Yes those old pitches were brutal. So were the tackles that flew in. The skilful players in that era had to be hard men as well. I watched the Big Match a few weeks ago on ITV4. They showed a game at Highbury from 1977. One of the things that struck me was that Peter Shilton wasn't wearing gloves and it was a freezing cold day. The other thing was that a couple of the coaches on the bench were smoking fags. There was a time when fag smoking on the bench was a pre-requisite of a coach, certainly the east european variety. The king of smoking was Cesar Luis Menotti the world cup winning Argentina coach. He chain smoked through every game. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Latest from the rumour mill O'Neill Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffers Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 If that's true (and it's a big if) I forecast he's heard Fergie's finishing this year and he wants the job.Bit of a tantrum though after getting tonked by Chelsea... especially given where they are in the League and Cup. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
titch juicy Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 my money's on a betting scam Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Someone will be looking over his shoulder. I'm not allowed to use the R word. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Or back to Celtic for him? Mate at Sky Sports News tells me he's not getting the backing he wants so that bit could be true. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Rumour has been vigorously denied but I suspect he's not entirely happy there. Wasn't happy about lack of transfer funds from Randy Lerner (as he's a bit short of readies) and a recent spat with fans. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffers Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Mick Mac Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Someone will be looking over his shoulder. I'm not> allowed to use the R word.Reincarnate? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I got the impression from some remarks he made over Christmas that O'Neil is keen for the Liverpool job - and he is getting on a bit now (think he is 58) so might be one last chance of a big job in PL. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 He has always been keen on the Liverpool job. He hoped to get it when they took Rafa on but Liverpool were not interested in recruiting MON.They were probably still hurting over that Anfield UEFA cup thrashing he presided over at Celtic. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I don't remember no thrashing Mick, maybe you are comparing a 2-0 win over an English team as the equivalent of beating a top Scottish team 10-0..Thoroughly deserved win for Bayern tonight, great atmosphere, great comeback. Will be very tough 2nd leg as these Germans are no pushovers like that Italian lot they played in last round. But the highlight of the night was the shell shocked Ferguson showing the first signs of age as he admitted he had no idea whether Rooney had injured his left ankle or his right ankle. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffers Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 The first signs of age?! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Ha, ha. Grasping at straws Matt? We'll be alright at OT, don't worry about us too much. :))Here's the post match interview for those who didn't see it. A little unfair to suggest early onset alzheimers I think:Where's me marbles? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 City here I come Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 St Johnstone 4 - 1 Rangers I'll be amazed if Walter Smith makes it through tomorrow....... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Manchester or Hull? B) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 West Ham here I come Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Errr, that transcript has been edited SP..This is the actual interview on Sky after the match, go to 1m 10s for when he is corrected. No big deal really just surprised he started mumbling, 'not sure, not sure' - as he is usually quite defiant and on the ball in these situations: -http://www.teamtalk.com/video/6064392/Bayern-Munich-2-1-Man-Utd-Ferguson Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 matthew123 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I don't remember no thrashing MickHey Valley Boy - you don't remember no thrashing....Lest we forget - VALLEY BOY PUTS LIVERPOOL TO SWORD Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 "St Johnstone 4 - 1 Rangers I'll be amazed if Walter Smith makes it through tomorrow......."Och - what's a blip when you're ten ahead with a game in hand? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSB79 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Utterly disgraceful performance from Rangers last night. Hopefully it is the kick up the back side some of the players need as they've looked out of sorts the last few games. Although we can't grumble too much at having only lost 2 league games all season.Uncle Walter will be fine... he's not got a contract, so won't get sacked!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluerevolution Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> City here I comeIt's been on the cards from day 1 of Manchini signing the contract Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffers Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 From an England perspective I'm quite pleased with Rooney's injury. Nice month or so off to recharge his batteries a bit, then enough games at the end of the season to get properly match fit again. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluerevolution Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 ruffers Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> From an England perspective I'm quite pleased with> Rooney's injury. Nice month or so off to recharge> his batteries a bit, then enough games at the end> of the season to get properly match fit again.and he won't be seeing us on April 17th ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Good to have you back Bluerevolution. Where've you been? I'm looking forward to May 5th. I'm sure we'll have a bit of banter before then. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/137/#findComment-484279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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